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Khan Academy iPad App–First Impressions

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Khan Academy released their iPad app yesterday so I decided to give it a quick spin this morning. If you’re an educator and have not heard about Khan Academy then it’s probably time to take a look. Even 60 Minutes did a piece just last night. I have also placed the 60 Minutes story in [...]

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Will You Buy an iPad 3? [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for Will You Buy an iPad 3? [Infographic] February 27, 2012

Rumors continue to swirl concerning the upcoming release of the iPad 3. As an owner of an iPad 1, I will definitely consider upgrading because of the slow response time of my current iPad. Technology is all about speed and my Samsung Skyrocket runs circles around my iPad 1. So if the iPad 3 upgrades [...]

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Apple iBooks2 Fail or How I Wasted $14.99

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By now, most educators have heard of Apple’s announcement last week that promised to revolutionize the textbook market. I believe that digital, interactive textbooks are the wave of the future. It makes sense – newspapers, magazines and so on have gone digital and many are also interactive. Therefore, I couldn’t wait to try out iBooks2 [...]

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Should iPad 1 Users Upgrade to iOS 5?

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iOS 5 was released yesterday and the web was filled with information on Apple’s new operating system for their portable devices. I’ve been tweeting a lot of them but thought I would do a quick roundup today for those who haven’t yet updated. Should You Update? If you haven’t updated yet and you are an [...]

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iPhone 5: The Rumors and the Roadmap [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for iPhone 5: The Rumors and the Roadmap [Infographic] September 30, 2011

Yesterday I posted about the 10th anniversary of the iPod which naturally leads into next week’s launch of the iPhone 5. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m ready to update my 3 year old Windows Mobile phone and can’t wait to see the features of the new iPhone. But the question remains: “Will I go iOS [...]

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10 Years of the iPod [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for 10 Years of the iPod [Infographic] September 29, 2011

It doesn’t seem possible that the iPod will celebrate its 10th anniversary this October. The device that was the precursor to the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad has paved the way for the most exciting technical advances in mobile computing. Educators are trying to figure ways to incorporate all these devices into their classrooms. Unfortunately, [...]

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Steve Jobs Timeline [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for Steve Jobs Timeline [Infographic] August 26, 2011

The Geeks Club has put out a very nice timeline infographic on Steve Jobs. As we all know by now, Steve Jobs has resigned his CEO position at Apple. Because Jobs is such a great leader, I have no doubt that he has set a foundation for Apple that will allow it to thrive for [...]

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Experiment with Tech to Integrate Tech

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The drive from Houston to Dallas was more harrowing than usual. Traffic was much heavier than anticipated and of course there was more construction than I wanted to deal with. So, as I was near the end of my journey, I stopped just south of Dallas to fill up with gas and decided to have [...]

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Who Is Tracking You? [Video]

April 28, 2011

In the wake of the news that Apple may or may not  be tracking you, do you read the terms of service agreement of every site you sign up for? If not, why not? Here’s what may happen to you! (via Geekwire)   HUMANCENTiPAD Tags: SOUTH PARKKyle Broflovski,Eric Cartman,more…

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Mac vs. PC – Who’s Really Winning? [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for Mac vs. PC – Who’s Really Winning? [Infographic] April 12, 2011

If you want to start an argument that’s guaranteed to last forever, just start discussing whether a Mac or a PC is the better computer! A lot of educators prefer using the Mac due to ease of use, but the upfront cost is definitely higher than a PC. Here is a very nice infographic from [...]

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Wondershare iMate-iOS Device Manager-Free Giveaway!

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Wondershare is giving away iMate for free through April 2, 2011. Wondershare iMate is an easy-to-use yet powerful iOS devices manager to back up and transfer files from iPod/iPhone/iPad into iTunes or to PC. Users can use iMate to transfer and back up music/videos/photos/ebooks from iOS devices to PC or into iTunes, rip DVDs to [...]

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The Complete iPhone 5 Rumor Roundup [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for The Complete iPhone 5 Rumor Roundup [Infographic] March 27, 2011

I need a new phone! My 3-year old Windows Mobile phone is definitely showing its age. But what should I get? It seems the iPhone is the phone of choice amongst educators. Since I have an iPad, I am already familiar with iOS. But when is the new iPhone coming out? What are the tech [...]

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iPad: A Magical and Revolutionary Guide – Free Download

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iPad: A Magical and Revolutionary Guide was released today by MakeUseOf.com.  It is another of their great guides on technology. This guide is 28 pages long and features their list of the 40 best free apps for the iPad. Make sure you let all your teacher friends know about this guide to get them started [...]

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The Very Best New Feature of the iPad 2

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Now that there is an iPad 2, I guess that means there is now an iPad 1! Yesterday’s iPad 2 announcement from Apple (and more importantly, Steve Jobs) brought about a lot of new features. Here are the highlights: Lighter and Thinner A5 Dual Core Processor–up to 2x faster CPU, up to 9x faster graphics [...]

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The History of Operating Systems [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for The History of Operating Systems [Infographic] March 1, 2011

MakeUseOf.com has published a very interesting infographic titled “The History of Operating Systems.” Why is this important for educators? Many would say it isn’t!  However, I would beg to differ. History gives you context and context allows you to make good decisions. Even though the Mac vs. PC commercials were great (see multimedia box), they [...]

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Building the iPad 2 [Poster]

Thumbnail image for Building the iPad 2 [Poster] February 23, 2011

Rumors abound about the iPad 2.  What will it have? When is it going to be released? Just in the past 2 days you could hear that it is going to be delayed until June or it’s going to be announced next week. And this is just the way Apple likes it! No other company [...]

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The History of Apple’s iPod [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for The History of Apple’s iPod [Infographic] December 20, 2010

Apple’s iPod changed the music game forever.  I bought my first iPod back in 2002–it’s still around somewhere! Who would have thought that the iPod would be used as an educational tool! Here is an illustrated history of the iPod–complete with units sold, prices, songs downloaded, etc.  Have fun! This infographic is brought to you [...]

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